Lesson Components & Learning Objectives

1. West African Connections

   • Identify some of the musical practices found in the blues that can be traced to West African music traditions.
   • Approx. 30 minutes

2. Ring Shouts

   • Explain some of the main features of ring shouts (a precursor to the blues)
   • Describe connections between ring shouts and West African music traditions
   • Approx. 30 minutes

3. Field Hollers

   • Explain some of the main features of field hollers
   • Identify some of the musical practices found in field hollers that are also found in the blues
   • Actively engage with field hollers through performance
   • Approx. 30 minutes